To solve this problem, we need to convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions.
5 1/2 = (5 * 2 + 1) / 2 = 11/2
1 3/7 = (1 * 7 + 3) / 7 = 10/7
Now, we can subtract the two fractions:
11/2 - 10/7
To add or subtract fractions, we need a common denominator. The least common multiple of 2 and 7 is 14.
11/2 * 7/7 = 77/14
10/7 * 2/2 = 20/14
Now, we can subtract the fractions:
77/14 - 20/14 = (77 - 20) / 14 = 57/14
The difference is 57/14.
Henry needs to solve the problem 5 1/2 - 1 3/7. What is the difference?
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To subtract mixed numbers, we need to convert them into improper fractions.
5 1/2 = (5 * 2 + 1) / 2 = 11/2
1 3/7 = (1 * 7 + 3) / 7 = 10/7
Now, we can subtract the two fractions:
11/2 - 10/7
To find a common denominator, we multiply the denominators:
2 * 7 = 14
Next, we adjust the fractions to have a common denominator of 14:
11/2 * 7/7 = 77/14
10/7 * 2/2 = 20/14
Now, we can subtract the fractions:
77/14 - 20/14 = (77 - 20) / 14 = 57/14
The difference is 57/14, which can also be expressed as a mixed number by dividing the numerator by the denominator:
57 ÷ 14 = 4 remainder 1
Thus, the difference is 4 1/14.
To subtract mixed numbers, we need to convert them into improper fractions.
5 1/2 = (5 * 2 + 1) / 2 = 11/2
1 3/7 = (1 * 7 + 3) / 7 = 10/7
Now, we can subtract the two fractions:
11/2 - 10/7
To find a common denominator, we multiply the denominators:
2 * 7 = 14
Next, we adjust the fractions to have a common denominator of 14:
11/2 * 7/7 = 77/14
10/7 * 2/2 = 20/14
Now, we can subtract the fractions:
77/14 - 20/14 = (77 - 20) / 14 = 57/14
The difference is 57/14, which can also be expressed as a mixed number by dividing the numerator by the denominator:
57 ÷ 14 = 4 remainder 1
Thus, the difference is 4 1/14.